Jaguar has a long and successful racing history, a history based mainly on the fabulous C-Types and D-Types. But it should be remembered that Jaguar was, and always has been, primarily a manufacturer of road going cars. Sir William Lyons was a canny businessman and never lost sight of this fact. The primary purpose of their racing program was to improve Jaguar's image and to sell Jaguar production cars off the showroom floors at a profit. This principle not only applied to road cars but also to the racing cars themselves. After the early Le Mans successes Jaguar put the C-Type into production, with a total of 53 being built and sold to racing enthusiasts. Once the D-Type was released they too were put into production for retail sales, with a total of 87 being built. But these proved harder to sell than was envisaged. To solve the problem of unsold inventory Jaguar converted some of them into a road-going sports car they dubbed the "XK-SS". The Tempero XKSS is composed of all alloy coachwork using the traditional coachbuilding methods of the period. Formed aluminum panels are created by the English Wheel method then fitted over wooden frames or bucks to check the shape against the original concept of XKSS. Our two-seat roadster incorporates a full canvas convertible top for all dash weather protection, utilizing full side windows, complete leather interior appointments, chrome plated alloy bumpers and luggage rack, and dual windsheild wipers. Mechanical specifications include Jaguar's 4.2 Litre DOHC Motor with Triple Weber Carbs creating 300 Horsepower matched to a Borg-Warner 5-speed gearbox for optimum touring and performance capability. The suspension has been improved from the original concept using Jaguar's independent rear suspension and double wishbone pegdrive 6" wide wheels allow for high performance tires in keeping with the cars lightning performance.     click here for more info and a comparison chart of the Jaguar and Tempero XKSSs